Speaking with guests at the Macomb Habitat Women's Luncheon is Michael Meldrum, Habitat board member and co-owner of Complete Interactive Technologies in Clinton Township. CIT is among the corporations supporting Habitat's mission locally.

April Chatman of Warren, a new homeowner and a longtime friend pose during the Women's Luncheon at Shelby Gardens. Chatman was among the guest speakers -- who inspired many people to support the mission of Macomb Habitat.

Everyone who attended Macomb Habitat's Women's Luncheon was moved by April Chatman's story. It began when she and her son stood up to a gang bullying her son's friend and ended with her buying a Habitat home and a village of volunteers helping with renovations.

Macomb Habitat Women’s Luncheon

Women overcoming major obstacles in life was the theme of the women's luncheon to benefit Macomb Habitat for Humanity held at Shelby Gardens, March 7. The event raised $39,000 to support the local mission of Macomb Habitat. PHOTOS BY GINA JOSEPH - MACOMB DAILY and MADISON MITCHELL/FRASER HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM